Manager, Capital Project Procurement

Job title:

Manager, Capital Project Procurement

Company

University of Toronto

Job description

Date Posted: 12/23/2024
Req ID: 41155
Faculty/Division: Capital Projects
Department: Prop Mgmt Design&Constr-09
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description:About us:
University Planning, Design and Construction provides the University with support through two key services: Campus & Facilities Planning and Project Management, Design and Engineering and Project Development. The team is responsible for campus master planning, space allocation, design & engineering services, costing, leasing, and all construction and renovation projects.Your Opportunity:Reporting to the Executive Director, Project Development & Controls and working closely with Project Management and other UPDC departments, the Manager, Capital Project Procurement (MCPP) is the primary point of contact for UPDC’s substantial portfolio of capital construction procurement. On a yearly basis, the total value of construction ranges from approximately $250 to $500 million spread across 30-40 capital projects. Individual procurements can be well in excess of 100 per year as any given project can yield several procurements. Project types will generally be institutional (academic/research), student residential and mixed use, but may also include utility infrastructure, landscape and other project types.In this important role, the MCPP is expected to think critically, organize, plan, problem solve and execute their duties with an independence that will increase over time. The MCPP will provide support to the Executive Director by undertaking special assigned tasks that will support broader University-wide and UPDC activities or initiatives.Required Qualifications:Education:

• Completion of a degree in business, commerce, supply chain management, engineering, architecture or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in procurement and sourcing in progressively senior roles.
• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement laws and best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership in the successful execution of high-dollar value procurements.
• Experience with institutional governance processes, vendor relationship management.
• Thorough knowledge of public procurement and contracting principles and practical experience of procurement processes, methods, practices and contract administration
• Developing and overseeing the procurement process for both binding and non-binding procurements.
• Previous experience with construction and/or engineering design/ technical services projects.
• Facilitating and managing Commercial and/or Technical Confidential Meetings

Skills:

• Good negotiation skills and the ability to develop strategies, plan schedules and chair complex negotiations regarding commercial, legal and technical issues
• Working knowledge of pre-construction and construction contract documents and delivery models (OAA, CCDC, progressive and alliance contracts).
• Knowledge of project management and risk management methodologies in order to support the delivery of a large and complex portfolio with immense organizational impact.
• Leadership and management skills to manage and motivate staff to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Diplomacy, negotiation and persuasion skills to administer, review, and negotiate vendor contracts, and manage customer service and facilities management issues.
• Vendor and contract management, negotiation and influencing skills to advise on procurement strategies and negotiate contractual obligations and amendments with vendors.
• Effective written, oral, presentation and interpersonal skills to articulate and present advice, options and recommendations to senior administration and faculty.

Closing Date: 01/26/2025,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Appointment Type: Budget – Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 4 — Hiring Zone: $104,818 – $122,290 — Broadband Salary Range: $104,818 – $174,698
Job Category: Facilities/Ancilliary ServicesAll qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:01:59 GMT

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